Online registrations will close September 30. Walk-ins will be accepted at the door, but a meal will not be guaranteed. Credit cards will not be accepted at the door. Cash or checks only. Checks can be made payable to "IDED Foundation".

October 5-6, 2010

The annual Iowa Entrepreneurs Conference and Venture Forum will offer companies, entrepreneurs and investors a broad range of networking opportunities, informational workshops, and presentations.

Meet top innovators, marketers and financiers who know what the current trends are that entrepreneurs need to know.

October 5, 2010 - Iowa Venture Forum:

• See Iowa's most promising companies make their pitch to leading investors
• Hear feedback from venture capitalists in real-time
• Network with angels, seed, early-stage investors and venture capitalists

October 6, 2010 - Iowa Entrepreneurs Conference:

• Featured speakers include Iowa native Bill Bolster, former head of CNBC. Bill reported to Jack Welch at GE, James Altucher, author and managing director of Formula Capital and Joe Crookham, Musco Lighting
• Free Professional Advice
• Workshop topics including social media, transitioning to entrepreneurship and where's the money.
• Iowa Business Plan Competition presentations and awards [www.iowabusinessplancompetition.com]

Who should attend?

Entrepreneurs, Investors, Economic Developers, Industry & Community Leaders and Students

Hosted by:
Iowa Department of Economic Development
Iowa Fund of Funds
Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers
Equity Dynamics, Inc. 
Iowa Small Business Advisory Council
Iowa Small Business Development Centers
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Iowa Bankers Association
Entrepreneurial Development Center, Inc.

Sponsorship packages and benefits

We are excited about this year’s conference and encourage you to join us as a sponsor!
Sponsor Packages [PDF: 244k]

Sponsorship registration: http://www.iowalifechanging.com/promotions/2010ventureconf/

Downloads:

Tentative Conference Agenda
Conference Speaker Bios

Substitutions may be made by updating the original online registration. (Payments received by check are not refundable.)

Registration Rates

Iowa Venture Forum Only (October 5, 2010) - $225

Iowa Entrepreneurs Conference Only (October 6, 2010) - Before or on September 24 - $75
After September 24 - $90

BOTH Iowa Entrepreneurs Conference & Venture Forum (October 5-6, 2010) - Before or on September 24 - $250
After September 24 - $300

Online registrations will close September 30. Walk-ins will be accepted at the door, but a meal will not be guaranteed. Credit cards will not be accepted at the door. Cash or checks only. Checks can be made payable to "IDED Foundation". Substitutions may be made by updating the original online registration.

Cancellation Policy

Credit card registrants making cancellations by September 24, 2010, will receive a refund less a $15 processing charge. For cancellations made after September 24, 2010, refunds will not be issued, but a replacement representative may attend by updating the original online registration.

No shows will be billed.

Online registrations will close September 30. Walk-ins will be accepted at the door, but a meal will not be guaranteed. Credit cards will not be accepted at the door. Cash or checks only. Checks can be made payable to "IDED Foundation".